A 27-Year-Old Graduate Student Finds Out That He Failed His

question 20

Multiple Choice

A 27-year-old graduate student finds out that he failed his comprehensive exams, an experience that would normally be extremely anxiety-provoking. However, instead of becoming openly upset, he goes out drinking with his friends that night and never even mentions the failure. Even the next day, he doesn't actually act like anything has gone wrong with his career. Vaillant would classify this as an example of a(n) :

• A) identity vs. identity diffusion crisis.
• B) self-actualization threat.
• C) insecure attachment style.
• D) immature defense mechanism.

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Definitions:

Training Content

The material and information provided during training sessions designed to enhance knowledge and skills.

Training Program

An organized set of courses or activities aimed at improving the abilities and competencies of employees or individuals.

Off-The-Job Instructional

Training or learning activities conducted outside the normal work environment to equip employees with specific skills or knowledge.

Personality Conflicts

Disagreements or disputes that arise due to differences in individuals' characteristics, beliefs, or attitudes.